William Woods University Acceptance Rate
Fulton, Missouri · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,133
- Admitted
- 844
- Yield
- 27.5%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, William Woods University's acceptance rate has fallen from 76.3% in 2014–15 to 74.5% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 768 to 1,133 (+48%) over that period.
Its 74.5% rate makes William Woods University more selective than about 53% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 32 tracked Missouri schools, it is more selective than about 47%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (77.9% for women vs 68.7% for men, a 9.2-point gap). William Woods University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 27.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 768 | 586 | 76.3% | 200 |
| 2015–16 | 863 | 631 | 73.1% | 184 |
| 2016–17 | 895 | 628 | 70.2% | 198 |
| 2017–18 | 887 | 664 | 74.9% | 193 |
| 2018–19 | 884 | 565 | 63.9% | 180 |
| 2019–20 | 914 | 585 | 64% | 156 |
| 2020–21 | 1,463 | 915 | 62.5% | 147 |
| 2021–22 | 1,426 | 974 | 68.3% | 123 |
| 2022–23 | 1,487 | 914 | 61.5% | 213 |
| 2023–24 | 1,133 | 844 | 74.5% | 232 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 697 | 543 | 77.9% |
| Men | 415 | 285 | 68.7% |
| Unknown | 21 | 16 | 76.2% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
How William Woods University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is William Woods University's acceptance rate?
William Woods University's acceptance rate is 74.5% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (844 admitted of 1,133 applicants).
Is William Woods University test optional?
William Woods University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to William Woods University?
William Woods University received 1,133 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 844.
Is William Woods University getting harder to get into?
William Woods University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 76.3% in 2014–15 to 74.5% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.williamwoods.edu/.